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Commentary: Seriously Think About Knowing Your Farmer
Maloney Farms opened their first store after having success at the local farmers market. Pictured are (l to r) Sheena Maloney holding Anna, Carolyn Maloney, Patrick Maloney and Kevin Maloney holding Charles. I work at the FSA … Continue reading
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Expo Connects Local Farmers to Local Restaurants
Farmers in Frederick County, Md., had the opportunity to meet with restaurateurs this week during the areas first ever Farm to Restaurant Expo. Organized by the county office of economic development, the event connected local producers with local restaurants as … Continue reading
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FSA Retiree Joins Parkinson’s Quilt Project
Janice Kroger slowly unfolded the colorful, red-trimmed quilt, her hands gliding over the 26 blocks, all designed and stitched by men and women who have Parkinson’s disease. “It shows we still can do things,” said the 60-year-old Columbus resident and … Continue reading
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Farmer Buys Cows Large LCD TVs
A Russian dairy farmer has filled his barn with two rows of 40-inch Samsung 7 Series LCD televisions that display a looped video of Alpine pastures. The farmer hopes to prosper on the theory that a happy cow produces more … Continue reading
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USDA Seeks Ways to Remove Birds from Airport Runways
Birds along airport runways can cause severe damage to airplanes and endanger the lives of pilots and passengers. Although killing the birds is an option, USDA is seeking ways to work with airport officials to make the areas less bird … Continue reading
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Future Farmers Celebrate Ag Week
Pictured (l to r) Danielle Smith, Claire Nelson, Ross Eddy, outreach coordinator, Connecticut FSA and Michael Cyr. Youth from the Connecticut regional Future Farmers of America attended agricultural events last week at the state capital in honor of National Ag … Continue reading
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Escaped Cow Leads Iowa Police on 2-Hour Chase
A pregnant cow led Iowa police and squad cars on a two-hour chase before being subdued on a golf course. The chase, which police estimated went eight or nine miles, ended after authorities used four tranquilizer darts that contained double … Continue reading
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Hempstead, Nevada County FSA Finds New Home
The Hempstead and Nevada County Farm Service Agency office in Hope, Ark., has a new home. The facility recently moved to a new 13,050 square foot building that not only will house FSA staff, but also members of the Rural … Continue reading
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Green Cuisine Reigns Supreme at Minnesota State Office
In the sage words of Kermit the Frog, “It’s not easy being green,” unless of course you are in St. Paul, Minn. on St. Patrick’s Day. While the city and state prepared for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, staff … Continue reading
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Future Farmers Take Coffee Break With Secretary to Launch Ag Week
Kicking off National Agriculture Week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a coffee break today at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he spoke to young people and challenged them to be catalysts in moving rural America and the agricultural … Continue reading
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